SCRANTON - Allegiant announces new, nonstop jet service between Wilkes-Barre / Scranton and Orlando, Fla., via Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), will begin June 21, 2012.

The airline will introduce the new service with fares as low as $83.99 one way.  Limited seats are available and not all flights will have seats at that fare.  Additional fees apply.

“We're pleased to bring an affordable and convenient travel option to Wilkes-Barre and Scranton,” Andrew. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company President, said. “We are confident residents of Northeastern Pennsylvania will appreciate flying nonstop to Orlando and take advantage of the great deals we offer on hotels, car rentals and theme park tickets.”

"This is great news that Allegiant will be serving Northeastern Pennsylvania with service to Orlando," said Barry Centini, Airport Director. "Orlando is one of our top destinations, and we are excited that Allegiant will provide our area’s families and businesses with convenient, nonstop service to Orlando."

The new flights will operate twice weekly between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), beginning June 21, 2012. Allegiant will offer the only nonstop, commercial jet service to Orlando.